Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Buddy Design Inc. (Doing Business as “Buddy”) (“Buddy,” “Company,” “we,” or “us”), a company registered in Delaware with foreign registration in New York, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you interact with our website (the “Site”), participate in quizzes and surveys, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase products, or engage with other services we offer (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes occur, we will notify you through reasonable means such as email, pop-up notifications, or an updated notice on our Site. Your continued use of our Services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

2. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you provide voluntarily when you interact with our Services, including:

  • Name and email address (e.g., for newsletters, quizzes, customer inquiries).
  • Shipping address (for product purchases).
  • Quiz or survey responses (used solely to generate insights for personalization).
  • Payment details (processed by third-party payment providers; we do not store or control financial information).

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, such as:

  • Device and browser type
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Interaction with our Services (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)
  • Tracking through cookies and similar technologies (you can manage these settings through your browser)

C. Quizzes & Interactive Features

We may offer various quizzes and surveys that collect basic details such as your name, email, and responses to generate personalized results. Participation is optional. Quiz insights are general in nature and do not constitute professional advice.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve our Services
  • To process and fulfill orders, including shipping logistics
  • To personalize quiz results and customer experience
  • To send updates, promotional emails, and customer support responses
  • To analyze trends and measure usage for internal business decisions
  • To protect against fraud and unauthorized activities

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Third-Party Information Collection

We work with third-party service providers to facilitate transactions, analytics, marketing, and technical support. These providers operate under their own privacy policies. Some of our third-party vendors may include:

  • Google Analytics – Website analytics
  • Shopify – E-commerce platform
  • Stripe / Affirm – Payment processing
  • TypeForm – Surveys & quizzes

As third-party providers may change over time, we do not guarantee a fixed list of services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

To manage third-party tracking, you can adjust your browser settings or use opt-out tools such as Google Ad Settings.

5. Your Choices & Rights

We aim to provide reasonable control over your data:

  • Marketing Emails: You can opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails or contacting us at hello@buddydesign.co.
  • Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
  • Analytics Tracking: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using this tool.

We do not currently support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals, as there is no industry-wide standard.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information in the following scenarios:

  • With Service Providers: To facilitate payment processing, order fulfillment, analytics, and marketing.
  • When Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or law enforcement requests.
  • Business Transfers: If Buddy undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
  • With Your Consent: If you authorize specific data sharing.

We do not knowingly sell or rent personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for business operations, legal compliance, and security purposes. When no longer required, we delete or anonymize data in accordance with industry best practices.

8. Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no online platform is entirely secure. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact hello@buddydesign.co for removal.

10. International Users

Our Services are designed for users in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S. or other jurisdictions with different privacy laws.

11. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or requests, contact us at:
📧 hello@buddydesign.co